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The administration announced an early switch to cheaper winter-grade gasoline to provide relief at the pump for American motorists.

The administration announced a temporary emergency fuel waiver on Thursday, allowing the sale of E10 gasoline blended with 10% ethanol starting September 1. This move effectively ends the summer-blend gasoline requirement early, which is expected to add hundreds of thousands of barrels per day to the domestic gasoline supply. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the administration has prioritized affordable gasoline for American families. The waiver aims to provide relief at the pump as national average gasoline prices reach record highs for this time of year, currently exceeding $4.00 per gallon. The decision comes amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and a U.S.-Iran conflict that has pushed crude oil prices into the $80 per barrel range. While the administration has taken action to increase supply, some states like New York and California have not yet adopted the waiver, which may limit price reductions in those regions. The move is also part of a broader effort to ensure energy security and provide cost savings for consumers during a period of high fuel prices.

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